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11/01/2009 - 12/31/2009Strasbourg Christmas Market
Strasbourg,
France
Strasbourg Christmas Market is the biggest Christmas market in France and attracts thousands of visitors each year who flock here to do Christmas shopping and soak up the festive atmosphere. The market dates back to 1570 and is known in the local Alsatian dialect as Christkindelsmarik. There are hundreds of stalls selling speciality food and drink, including gingerbread, spiced sausages and vin chaud (mulled wine). Other stalls specialise in handicrafts and handmade Christmas decorations. The market itself is set in a beautiful location around the the Cathedrale Notre-Dame and along Place Broglie. Other activities include choir singing and nativity performances. After the shopping, visitors can take to the ice rink to really get in the mood for Christmas.
Themes:
Business
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Music
, Food & Drink
, Religion
, Sport
Hours: 0900-2200.
Cost: Free.
Where: Various streets in central Strasbourg
Area around the Place de la Cathedrale
Strasbourg, France
Getting there:
The public transport network in Strasbourg is excellent with bus and tram stops at or close to many of the main sites of interest.
Contact Information:
Strasbourg Central Tourist Office
17 Place de la Cathedrale
Strasbourg
67082
France
Telephone: +33 (0)3 8860 9293
Email: info@ot-strasbourg.fr
Website: www.strasbourg.fr
